Moment CineBloom: Diffusion Filter for Cinematic, Dreamy Photos & Videos (Sample Images!)

Take the edge off with CineBloom.

We’ve shot with many filters, and nothing caught our attention quite like diffusion filters. But the ones available on the market didn’t meet our needs, so we decided to make our own.

Offered in 10% and 20% densities, our CineBloom Diffusion Filters are the elusive ingredient for capturing mesmerizing, film-like visuals. Escape the cold, razor-sharp realm of digital with this extraordinary glass handcrafted from our gear team.

Not only does it diffuse and radiate light, but it also illuminates skin tones and softens wrinkles. The filter ring is meticulously sculpted from aerospace-grade metal, ensuring resilience and toughness for long shoot days when we have to switch our gear on the fly.

Its ingenious design makes it slender enough to stack beneath another filter without sacrificing the field of view. You can seamlessly use an ND or VND atop the CineBloom filter to achieve cinematic frame rates and capture motion blur.

The glass is crafted by fusing a micro-layer of black particulates between two layers of premium Japanese filter glass, preserving the complete image quality. This is much better than Photoshop tools or using AI features in your software; this enables you to use real glass for your photos and videos.

• Available in densities of 10% (1/2) and 20% (1)
• Premium Japanese Optical glass for superior image clarity
• Easily stacks underneath Moment Variable ND Filters
• Knurled grip for easy removal
• Uncoated glass ensures maximum effect and strength of bloom
• Works with any standard center pinch lens cap (like the one you already have for your camera lens)
• Available for standard camera lens sizes 37-82mm

What Is A Diffusion Filter?

A diffusion filter often creates a glowy haze that spreads out the light across the etched filter surface while maintaining crisp contrast and sharpness. It’s the effect of bending a percentage of image-forming light from its original origin to defocus. The filter’s tiny haze pattern will also help alter the bokeh to a more creamy state. I’m genuinely amazed at how well it captures a beautiful haze around the light to soften the details of my subject while still retaining the sharpness of the individual hairs and details of the eye.

When To Use a Diffusion nFilter?

A diffusion filter may be used for photos and videos in tandem; it is not particularly made for one or the other. That’s what makes this product so fun and versatile for any creator.

Often, within contemporary media, cinematographers diffuse an image to make it seem that the audience is no longer watching a film set in modern times. Even those unfamiliar with cinema's language can pick up on these visual cues. It’s almost as if the viewer is watching something set beyond the real world. Many films during the Golden Age of Hollywood shine with hazy cinema due to the unique lighting, film stock, and use of netting within its visual appearance. But a diffusion filter can simulate these visual motifs for an audience way easier than you can in post-production.

Similarly, this type of filter can also be used for photography. It removes the digital edge from the subject, producing a soft, majestic elegance.

How To Use a Diffusion Filter

The most significant feature behind this filter is that you don’t have to twist it back and forth to create its effect. Effortlessly thread the filter on and off your lens and viola, and you’re done — no hassle or buggy interface.

Each thread size has two different diffusion tactics: 10% and 20% densities. The 10% offers slight blooming around lit subjects to create that buttery cinematic vibe. However, the 20% is slightly more noticeable and really blesses your lens with that dream-like prominence. It all depends on your visual preference or project.